But with parts of Louisiana still unreachable, the full extent of the wreckage remained unclear. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. "We just pulled it out yesterday at this privy I'm telling you about. 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That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. hide caption. And the lower communities, I mean, Lafitte, Grand Isle. Thanks for talking to me about the situation in Jean Lafitte, which is closer to the coast than New Orleans. Because Katrina took a turn and it hit toward Mississippi more than it hit over here. Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. The two-bedroom trailer was wrecked, with only the air-conditioner intact among piles of mangled furniture, kitchen supplies and personal belongings. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. You must log in or register to reply here. In fact, its receding.. That's my real deal. However, since it pointed toward someone else's land, he never did or said anything about it. But from what I just got off the phone when I was interrupted earlier, the water's still piling in. But, you know, this is a Cat 4, from what I understand is still a Cat 4. And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. Ida traveled about 100 miles inland in the first 12 hours after landfall Sunday, while Katrina moved about 240 miles inland in its first 12 hours after landfall . He told me there is an old, very old oak tree. I can't do nothing. He stated while talking to someone on the radio, who was a Jean L researcher, the guy described the markings Lafitte would leave pointing to treasure. SC: And when do you expect to be able to reach them? He told me the government tried digging but was denied by the owner. My step father knew where one of these markers were, he had found it while hunting years ago and thought it might be a grave marker or something. The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and the surrounding communities, said Cynthia Lee Sheng, the Jefferson Parish president, after eight feet of water overtopped levees, sending several hundred people into attics and onto roofs. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies It didnt slack up at all, he said. Several small towns in the southern half of the parish, outside the giant storm protection system encircling New Orleans and some of its suburbs, were inundated. The heavy rains and tidal surge from Hurricane Ida prompted a flash flood emergency Sunday night in areas south of New Orleans, as a failed levee in the town of Jean Lafitte left up to 200 people . Your device may not be able to access the slider. There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town - 20 miles (32 km) south of New Orleans and outside the city's levee protection system - had suffered "catastrophic" flooding. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Im scared. Pirate Treasure's of Jean Lafitte An 1837 woodcut of Lafitte, W.C.C. JavaScript is disabled. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. This is going to be a nightmare. The other went north later over seas where he was killed during WW2. Fast moving floodwaters during the hurricane had many residents fleeing to attics and roofs in their home. Three days after Hurricane Ida blew through Louisiana, high floodwaters are still causing serious issues to recovery efforts in areas closest to the coastline. hide caption, Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. The local police chief said at least 400 people had chosen not to leave ahead of the storm - and dozens needed rescuing from attics and rooftops. Treasure hunters were out on the beach Friday after Hurricane Nicole turned up the sand, unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Some discoveries, like unremarkable parts to an old ship, are disappointing; however, other finds are tough to put a price on, Mears explained to Wadell. he captured a Spanish treasure fleet off Cuba's Bay of Mantanzas in 1628. The hurricane passed through the area, flattening trees and ripping apart smaller buildings. Over the years, Hendrick's Lake near Tatum has been a place where many people have visited in search of a legendary treasure that was supposedly left at the site by Pirate Jean LaFitte. It took just a few clicks to find this one mans $400, and another $670 for another man who never received a payout from an old insurance claim. I know New Orleans got nailed with it because of that levee failure. In an interview with Gulf States Newsroom reporter Shalina Chatlani, Rodriguez details information hes received from police officers working in Jean Lafitte and explains how the situation is likely more catastrophic than when Hurricane Katrina hit the area 16 years ago. Hurricane Nicole's pounding waves and storm surge eroded the coastline. I was looking at the weather on the TV, but it went out. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. The Gulf Coast from Mississippi to Louisiana was left in shambles. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Pray for the people back there. Great story! the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. You always see other people going through this on the news. Have a crack at it guys. At least 15 people were rescued on Tuesday, she said. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). Because the water system parish-wide is still being repaired, Lee Sheng said residents must limit how much wastewater goes down the drain for now. I don't know about that if the government wanted to dig, they would. You never think its going to be you until it is.. Marcel Rodriguez: I'm hearing that it's not good. Kaylee said. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Gov. Its something Dateline has shared with you before, a wonderful little secret called unclaimed property. It could be an old paycheck, a stock note, or inheritance thats owed to you. Though the city looked sturdy and dry on the outside, many of the problems were unfolding indoors, where the lights could be out for days. I'm going by what I'm hearing. Here is a transcription of their conversation: Shalina Chatlani: Hi, Sheriff Rodriguez. The man who told this did not or would not tell me the names of the two men. "But I've never seen water like this in my life, and it just hit us in the worst way possible.". On Whitlow Court, a strip of mobile homes, every truck attempting to drive down the street stirred a wake. The state treasurer says the storm motivated him to start digging through the files to help people. Its not coming anymore. You are using an out of date browser. This is horrible. A few New Orleanians had begun venturing out to walk their dogs, ride bikes and assess the state of things early on Monday. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". In other areas, rooves of homes and yards are covered in debris post-Ida. Tate Reeves, Mississippi state treasurer: We have for you 3,4 99 shares of Wachovia bank stock.Gordon White: How many shares?Reeves:So this particular amount of stock is worth over $200,000White: That will make me happy (laughter). Mears has also turned up collectibles from the Louisiana militia in the early to mid-1800s as well as pelican buttons, which are a really rare find, he explained. Reporting on health care, criminal justice, the economy and other important issues in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Everybody knows that it would be bad. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. It's an actual gold medal, 1859, says it right there, gold medal. 90% Silver! What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. But the deputies gave the helicopter crew a thumbs up on Monday, Sheriff Lopinto said in an interview with WWL radio. New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, as seen in the new documentary Katrina Babies . Its part of living in this community. It's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. I hope that you can help me out. Cody Lauricella, a 30-year-old native of bayou country, sailed the 19-foot fishing trawler he usually uses to catch trout and flounder back and forth to Jean Lafitte throughout the day to help people get out. "We started digging privies. My son is crying. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. No one had cellphone service. Trapped residents waited for daylight, when rescue boats could make their way through the floodwaters. TREASURE COAST, Fla. Right after and believe it or not even during hurricanes, there is a group of brave souls who take to the shoreline. SC: Well, thanks for chatting with us and giving us that update. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. But if its there, you can find it on your own. And thats when the unclaimed property office found the most remarkable story of all From disabled vet to millionaireBack in the 1970s, Jimmy was a regional supervisor for what was then a small Southern hardware chain named Lowes. This is the first time in my lifetime that I've left back there where I'm not actually looking at it. before Hurricane Ida. Oldest coin I found was a half of a silver dollar, old civil Spanish real from 1876," he recalled, adding that some other major finds include a Republic of Texas belt buckle dating to around the 1830s. And meet Gordon White: he may not be your typical Katrina victim. We can have a thousand people, we can have ten thousand, they'll be doing the same thing I'm doing waiting until its over to go see what's going on. "We've suffered flooding before, we've suffered storms before," Kerner was quoted saying. So does all this have you wondering if you have any long-lost money? If residents that evacuated don't need to return, local officials are asking they stay away for the the time being. But I think some of them, which is the ones that my heart goes out, that my heart goes out to all of them, God bless them. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. Are any of those resources available for these people? Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a town. I'm a descendant of his first mate and so while as a general rule I love history/archeology/treasure hunting, naturally this is the treasure that interests me the most. While at my favorite used book store some months ago I stumbled across a copy of a book that I read as a kid. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. hide caption. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. These hunters were busy combing the beaches and unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. I've heard for years, about a spot along Dickinson Bayou where Lafitte supposedly hid Treasure (very very near a certain Cemetary), Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. No one had heard from the Nolans since Sunday morning, and now the village, along with much of the southeastern Louisiana bayou area, was underwater. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. We're excited about it," Mears said. According to Gov. Around this time 17 years ago, Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans, and permanently changed . What are you hearing about the situation down there? Hurricane Katrina remains one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history. The feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. There is no way to know that these coins are his, but the timing, location, and the fact that it is buried treasure all hint toward not only a pirate, but the pirate Jean Lafitte. MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. They feel the rain. A Jefferson Parish deputy sheriff helps Hurricane Ida evacuees from the Lafitte area with their belongings after they were rescued by boat on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. So, they hope to keep finding items that Hurricane Nicole brought to the surface. ", "It's definitely 'go time.' hide caption. B. C., To A. D. 621. before Hurricane Ida hit Hurricane Ian gave her her first taste of treasure. It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. He went all the way to lower Lafitte, he said, but found few takers for a boat ride. In searching some old newspapers.found a newspaper article from 1935, a full page on Jean Lafitte. "He grabs it out of the pile and we were just sitting there freaking out.". Right now, there's nothing. Mears told Wadell he doesn't by any means hope for a tropical storm or hurricane to impact New Orleans again, but if such a storm does hit, he expects floodwaters to resurface more artifacts to be discovered. I'm going by what I'm being told. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. I mean I'm lost for words it's so rare. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant By Richard Fausset,Rick Rojas and Patricia Mazzei. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies State treasurer Tate Reeves, who runs Mississippis unclaimed property division, joined Dateline to deliver the news to Gordon. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Digging in the toilets," Mears said. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and surrounding communities. Read about our approach to external linking. Though Lafitte's home is gone, this property across the street from the Port of Galveston contains the ruins of a later structure and a trove of ghost tales. You must log in or register to reply here. Residents there faced brutal winds and heavy rainfall. And the odd thing is, these sudden fortunes may never have come to light had it not been for the catastrophe called Katrina. Read about our approach to external linking. My step father also grew up in East Texas, but in the country on a farm. The Mystery of the Final Years of Jean Lafitte . IE 11 is not supported. http://community.webshots.com/user/famleeroots, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,109722.0.html. He was also a ham radio operator. I can't see what's going on no more. I know that you're not there right now. But the water has stabilized. Its been sitting in Mississippis state treasury for yearsits value skyrocketing as Lowes has grown. They've got people that's trapped back there and there's no way to get home. Jean Lafitte, a one-time resident of Louisiana and privateer, is believed by some to have buried a large cache of treasure somewhere in the bayous of Louisiana. Do you have any closing thoughts on the situation? I love this place built around 1640 . The muddy man on a mission wades along the banks of the Mississippi River and has been searching for unique finds since the 1980s when he first ventured out with his dad. Im going to have to start all over again. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the public school system of New Orleans was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state of Louisiana. Here ya go Bum, Passed by it again on Tuesday. And I don't know what's going to happen. In the 1950s, the Sabine River and the nearby lake (Hendrick's Lake) experienced a new onslaught of treasure seekers when the story of Laffite's silver was published by the True West magazine. For the residents that stayed, Leorwald called it a personal decision, noting that some people couldnt afford to leave. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Laffite Society, which promotes historical research and education about Lafitte's life and times, meets the second Tuesday of each month. SC: I understand that this area was under a mandatory evacuation. MR: Just pray, you know. Even so, Ida terrified him. Inc, Catalogue Of Coins In The Panjab Museum Lahore Vol I, Northwick Collection Of Coins And Medals Comprising The Greek Series, Fi, Catalogue Of Oriental Coins In The British Museum Vol V: The Coins Of Th, The Coins Of The Sultns Of Dehli In The British Museum, Catalogue Of The Valuable Collection Of Coins And Medals, The Property O, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. "There's nobody that writes how to do this," Martinez said. Poking at the can was the first step in uncovering a buried treasure of rare coins estimated to be worth $10 million. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. Hurricane Katrina was among the most destructive storms ever to hit U.S. shores. Some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. SC: It's pretty eerie, and I've heard this from a lot of residents here, that this is happening on the 16th anniversary of Katrina SC: Is this worse, given what you're hearing? It is an awsome site! His aunt and uncle, Diane and Buddy Nolan, had ridden out the fierce Category 4 storm at home in the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. "This still happens on the Treasure Coast. New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . I'm thinking tomorrow morning, I don't know if I'm going to be there at four o'clock in the morning, at three o'clock in the morning, I just don't know. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. In them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. Thank you. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? MR: We've got, I think from what I understand, I think they've got about 200 National Guard, which is that's great but nobody can do anything right now. after Hurricane Ida. Not a bad location to camp, near the river. The roof of Lady of the Sea Hospital in the town was blown off in Ida's winds. Another man just learned his late father had an investment account no one in the family knew about. All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). i will try and take a picture of the location. One estimate suggested. Dozens of residents watched as floodwaters advanced, waiting for rescues that did not start until daybreak. 1987 .999 Silver American Eagle 1 Troy Ounce Bullion Coin W/ Airtite, SH129e JAPAN ORIGINAL EDO Hansatsu By YANAGIMOTO Han Silver 1 Monme 1830, Egypt,1965, 10 X 1 Pound Tutakhamon, Prefix 61 --> 70, P37, See Scan, 2011 (W) Silver Eagle PCGS MS70 West Point Mint, 1899 Barber Half. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town - 20 miles (32 km) south of New Orleans and outside the city's levee protection system - had suffered "catastrophic" flooding. In coastal areas, particularly in Jefferson Parish, which includes the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte, floodwaters have taken over entire roads, bridges, and neighborhoods. Now, more modern equipment was available, and one man used a metal detector and managed to get some interesting readings from the bottom of the lake. And, you know, I'm 70 years old. http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMENTS/Letters/LettersToEditorDecember2001.htm. Shane Mears searching for artifacts along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. Houston historian Gary Pinkerton, a Longview native, is fascinated by those treasure hunters and their searches. On the edge of this little-known Chambers County lake off the Trinity about 35 miles east of Houston, Jack wants to show where a ship sank in the 1800s. And the last I heard in lower Lafitte is they had about 10 feet of water. I still have no idea if it was really a JL marker, or if so, it treasure was ever found. MR: Oh, I can't take it. It turns out Jimmy had benefits coming to him from a Lowes employee stock program. I felt bad because I should have left with my kids, she said. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. He said they're not digging for the value but working to unearth and collect pieces of history. Thats the way I do, help somebody who really needs help and those children are it. According to one account, published in 1885, The Historical Guide to New Orleans, Jean Lafitte died of sickness on the island of Mugeres, off the Yucatan, in 1826. So I don't know where it's going to stop. JavaScript is disabled. They have good knowledge of what theyre doing, he said. Keep in mind that the Lake was not there it there would be a river in its place. Below are some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. The . Images showed streets under water and gardens submerged. Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte. "The MinuteCast has just has been a blessing. In 1825 somebody had a large stash of coins buried under an oak tree just outside of the city of New Orleans. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Her 13-year-old son, Cesar, showed videos he had shared with friends on Snapchat of the wind and water descending on the familys home. The water was out. In his disputed memoir work, Journal de Jean Lafitte, . But I'm being told that there was 10 foot of water an hour ago in lower Lafitte. Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. Fast forward 25 years. "The deepest I've gone is over 15 feet, but this one, in particular, is about 8 feet deep and it's just incredible. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. Huge beautiful tree. See link. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! You know, most of them that's going to be the worst off are the ones that are not going to have insurance. I am interesting in pirates treasures in Connecticut. So armed with the states list of names, addresses, and amounts owed, we went door-to-doora sort of sweepstakes a la Dateline. Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times. Storm-hit New Orleans under curfew amid blackout, In pictures: Hurricane Ida lashes Gulf Coast, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. "The minute that you start thinking about Lafitte's treasure or buried this and buried that, I think you go crazy and people already say I'm crazy," he said. Energy companies say they are working to restore power, but residents are being warned it could take weeks in some areas. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). I mean you look at that, it's so accurate," Mears said, referring to AccuWeather MinuteCast, which is a forecast offering that highlights the exact start and end times as well as the intensity of precipitation for precise locations over the next four hours. The California couple, who have not been identified, spotted the edge of an old can on a path they had hiked many times before several months ago. after Hurricane Ida hit. after Hurricane Ida. "We're looking for old Civil War artifacts.". Much of New Orleans has been plunged into darkness, with only emergency lighting seen in many areas. SC: I can imagine that this must be also very emotional for you as a first responder. One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi have been left devastated by Hurricane Ida, which flooded communities, knocked out power lines and littered roads with debris. But the ones that don't have money to go and don't have transportation to go in and are stuck back there, that's sad. So I can't validate or confirm anything. Claiborne, and Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 Jean Lafitte was born in France in 1780. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. "I'm shaking because I'm like, 'There's no way!' Flooding at a mobile home park in LaPlace. Homes in the town of Laplace, to the west of New Orleans, were also flooded. Jean Lafitte was a French pirate and privateer who was active in the Gulf of Mexico region from the early 19th century, and who is rumored to have buried treasure and gold in many locations, including sites along coastal Louisiana. I was crying, Juan recalled as he stood on the flooded street, the water lapping over his rubber boots. His dads bank eventually turned the money over to the state. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. Lafitte attempt to placate Monroe by hanging the miscreant, but the chief executive sent a war-brig to Campeche whose captain issued an ultimatum to Lafitte and his pirates: Vacate Campeche or face expulsion by U.S. armed forces.
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